Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...
Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.
Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology
Category: Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis Won’t Keep Him Off the Road
Victor Texeira rides his bike 30 miles per day, five days a week. This is quite an athletic feat for anyone, but it is especially impressive given that he has multiple sclerosis (MS).
Neurology
FDA Approves Groundbreaking Rescue Treatment for Cluster Seizures
The nasal spray is the first medication approved in more than 20 years to treat this symptom of epilepsy.
Brain Health, Research
Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a...
Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.
Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology
One Couple’s Journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia
This neurocognitive disorder that interferes with language abilities has changed the lives of Russell Flowers and his wife, Mary Jo.
Neurocognitive Disorders
How Diabetes Might Increase Your Risk of Dementia
There is a link, but research is inconclusive as to why. Here are some theories.
Dementia, Diabetes
Want to Stay Sharp? Maintain Your Social Brain
Spending time with others can help protect brain health.
Brain Health, Mental Health, Relationships
Lesser-Known Dementias and the Difficulty of Diagnosing Them
A Q&A with Woody Durham’s neurologist.
Alzheimer's, Neurocognitive Disorders, Older Adult Health
Spotting Concussions in Babies and Toddlers
Kids and adults can talk about their symptoms, but the littlest ones can’t. Here’s how to spot brain injury.
Babies, Brain Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Your Brain, on Electricity
Weak streams of electricity directed into the brain could help conditions such as depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain.
Brain Health, Mental Health
How Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Can Hurt Your Brain
Even if a drug is sold as “non-habit-forming,” it could cause symptoms such as confusion and memory loss.
Brain Health, Sleep
New Wearable Device Uses Electric Fields to Treat Glioblastomas
Optune device can prolong GBM life expectancy for an average of three months
Brain Cancer, Brain Health, Cancer, Physicians